Description
Cupid’s Arrow Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and vibrant raspberry flavors, perfect for celebrating love or simply indulging your sweet cravings. These charming treats feature a fluffy chocolate cupcake base topped with creamy raspberry frosting and adorable heart sprinkles. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because, these cupcakes will steal hearts and brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam (for filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until blended. Combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sifted powdered sugar and raspberry jam until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cupcakes generously and top with fresh raspberries or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg